Welcome to the Division of Science, Technology and
Innovation
(NYSTAR)

Empire
State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and
Innovation (NYSTAR) mission is to accelerate the growth of
New York State’s high-tech economy.

NYSTAR’s programs are designed to enable new and existing
businesses to become more competitive through the use of
innovative technologies, and emphasize the importance of
working with industry to leverage the state’s technology
strengths to produce new products and, therein, new and
expanded jobs in the state.

Through funded programs which support world-class
technology research at colleges and universities, NYSTAR
works to promote a robust network of industry-university
partnerships throughout the state. Its support of Regional
Technology Development Centers provides direct technology
assistance to small and medium size manufacturers and other
businesses.

NYSTAR’s responsibilities include the administration and
oversight of the following state programs: